Back to L.A
Coming back to the sunny city was one hell of an experience, turns out it was a windy day and there was a lot of turbulence, for moments, I thought that my life was ending right there with one of the most horrific deaths to exist, but thankfully I was able to get back safety... And to make everything even more traumatising? Chris wasn't there with me, Chris' schedule is now back to all-busy because he took a week off, now the work is accumulated, so instead of flying back home, he had to leave three days earlier to NYC and I kind of wanted to kill him because he never shared that little detail that I had to fly back alone.
For me, is the same as usual, my days were getting so boring at the store I'm considering to find another job, but I'm going to miss Amanda so much if I do—and luckily for me, she's on my morning shift today.
—What happened while I was away? Any interesting fact? -I ask Amanda while waiting for costumers to come-
—A famous rapper came in, Valerie quickly recognised her and asked for a photo
—Really? -I raise my eyebrows in bemusement- who was it?
—I can't remember the name right now...
—Iggy -Valerie appears beside us, joining the conversation- Iggy Azalea
—Ohh, the Australian, right? -I ask her, she nods- She's good, even though her music isn't my type
—While I don't even know who she was -Amanda jokes-
—How was your trip? -Valerie asks- any other celebrity wedding?
I furrow my eyebrows while looking at Amanda who's playing it cool, as if she didn't know anything
—Really? -I say-
—What? -she raises her eyebrows-
—Did you tell her the whole thing? -I ask again-
—I'm sorry if I asked anything that I wasn't su -Amanda cuts her off-
—What could I do? She's like a teenager! She won't stop asking questions and it just slipped out of my mouth -she shrugs and I roll my eyes-
—It's okay Valerie, there's nothing wrong with you -I assure her, not wanting to make her feel uncomfortable nor awkward- it's just that Amanda can't keep her mouth shut sometimes
A client walks into the store, quickly gaining our attention
—My saviour just arrived -Amanda says before leaving us there to help the costumer-
I lightly chuckle and shake my head while looking at Amanda find herself a ticket out of that mess
—So... How are you? -Valerie asks shyly-
—I'm good, Val. How've been your days here?
—At first it seemed to be tougher than I imagined but I can say that I'm handling it like a pro now -she proudly smiles-
—I'm glad you do -I smile back- the first time I started to work here I was so nervous but I tried to play it cool so people wouldn't notice... It worked
—Any suggestions? -she asks while looking at me with puppy eyes-
Not to be dramatic or anything, but Valerie happens to be one of the cutest girls I've ever met. And I'd say woman, but she's got these bubbly cute and girly vibes attached to her that you could easily see her as a teenager
—Yeah, I'd say that whenever you're doing something you don't know for sure, play it cool as if you were an expert until you actually learn. Don't show any doubt because people can easily read body language
—Okay, okay. Copied.
Another costumer came in
—That's my cue to start working -I say to her and walk to the woman-
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—You won't believe what just happened -my sister calls me-
—What? -I ask curiously-
—I just ran into Omar!
—Now way -I sit back on the couch- really? Where? What did he said to you?
—I'm still shocked, I mean, the world is so big yet so small. I ran into him at a McDonald's, turns out he's living in San Diego and came to L.A to visit.
—Was he nice to you?
—He apologised for the way he treated me when we were a couple, he said he was too immature at the time and I accepted it... I wasn't too mature myself so why would I demonise him?
—Right -I say- I remember you were so toxic I could call you -she cuts me off-
—Chernobyl -she completes my phrase- I know, you used to call me that
—Sorry not sorry -I giggle-
—Anyways, how's my little baby?
She asks referring to my baby bump. To be honest, I haven't been feeling sick since we left to Seattle
—Not that you mention it, I'm feeling better, I haven't had morning sickness in days so I'm happy about it—I really hope that phase ended.
—How far along are you right now?
—I went to the OB appointment yesterday and I'm 17 weeks pregnant
—Spanish, English...?
—Are you serious? You don't know how to calculate?
—I don't know anything about pregnancies so just tell me
—God -I sigh- I'm 4 months and one week pregnant
—Did you have an ultrasound?
—Yes, I had it sent to Chris' email, I'm going to make sure to forward it to you once I speak to Chris
—Okaaay -she responds giggly- what do you think it'll be?
—I feel like it's going to be a boy, I feel it in my bones
—I think it's going to be a girl -she says- and she's going to be a mini-me
—You wish -I joke-
—Mhm, you'll see. Anyways, how far along Chris' sister is?
—I think she's six or seven months now -I say hesitant-
—You can tell the gender already, right?
—Yes, smartass -I chuckle-
—Fuck off. Is Chris' sister having a boy or a girl?
—She doesn't know yet, the only one who knows is Shanna because she wants the sex reveal thing
—Are you coming for that?
—Nope, I have to work, plus Chris' not in the city, so...
—Right, right. The press thing continues
—The premiere thing -I correct her- I'm even surprised Chris could go to Seattle for a couple of days
—I think it had to be an special occasion, it was his brother's wedding
—Yeah... But I don't think you're given many opportunities when it comes to a huge event like a premiere
—You're right -she sighs- and when are you taking a break from work?
—My manager told me about it today, actually... I think the next week or this week
—Why so soon?
I roll over the bed looking up at the ceiling, I'm glad my sister called because I was dying of boredom.
—I don't know, I'm not sure yet but just think about it, I'll be spending almost 5 months without doing anything -I whimper- and Chris' probably going to be busy. Am I going to be a stay at home woman? -she chuckles-
—Well -she laughs- if I had a boyfriend with the amount of money Chris does I would stay at home painting my nails or something
—Are you nuts, Sara? -I chuckle while shaking my head- you said it yourself, it's his money, I have to work for my own money, what would I do if we break up? It's nonsense
—My god, laugh a little, girl -she chuckles- I know you wouldn't take advantage of him, but soon you'll be staying at home waiting for the baby to be born... So
—I know that -I murmur lowly-
—Have you talked about it? What are you doing after the baby's born?
—We haven't discussed that because I keep on brushing off the subject, but... I don't know, I guess I'll be staying home for a little, I don't want my baby to be raised by strangers, if you know what I mean
—I don't know what you mean, actually
Sara has always been so slow to catch on everything and even though sometimes it stresses me out, it's also amusing
—Oh god, Sara -I mumble- I mean I don't want a stranger taking care of my baby, I don't want anyone to hurt it...
I gently rub my belly, it's so unreal to think there's a living human being growing inside of me, and to think that in some months I'll be feeling it kick me, reminding me that I'm going to be a mom... Dodger walks into the room, interrupting my thoughts.
—Sara? I'll call you later, I have to take care of Dodger -I say-
—Alright, I might visit you soon if you want me to
I stand up from the bed and walk up to Dodger to pet him a little "who's a good boy?" I whisper to him while its tail is moving. "I know you prolly want to go out for a walk and I'm bored... Let's go get some fresh air. The baby might like it"
After grabbing everything I needed, I lock the house, heading to the hills. The place was quieter than usual but there's another woman along with her German Shepard dog, she nicely smile to me as I walk past her—her dog runs to Dodger and they start to bark at each other, I try to contain Dodger but he's just too... Hyperactive.
—These dogs -she says amusingly- I'm sorry, Crash is too harsh sometimes
—Dodger doesn't socialise with more animals, so -I chuckle-
—Nice to meet you! I think I haven't seen you around before. I'm Christina, Christina Applegate -she extends her free hand and I shake it-
—My pleasure, I'm Gabriela, Montero. And I actually don't come out too often, sometimes, but not too often -I say snickering-
—Well, I could use a friend, don't have many in this neighbourhood, people are just busy all the time
—It's always good to make more friends -I smile as we walk with our dogs down the hill-
—So what do you do? Are you in the industry as well?
—What? Me? No! -I chuckle- I'm not, I just... work, a normal job, you know
—Most of the people living here are on the industry, it's odd to find someone who isn't, but don't think I'm intending to be rude! I actually was in the need of a friend out of the industry -I smile to her-
—Are you in the industry as well?
—Mhm, I'm an actress... Or that's how I like to call myself -she jokes- I'm going to say the blondest thing ever, but would you like to go to the nearest Starbucks? I'm craving some iced coffee
—Alright -I say chuckling- let's go